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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
OBITUARY..
Otss b Pierce.

The sad and sudden death of Mr.. OTIS B.
Pierce of this city, which occurred at his
summer cottage at Ocean Point, on Monday
last, is felt the more keenly by his family
and immediate friends, as it calls back With
peculiar and touching sadness the death of
the only daughter, Annie L., which occurred
at the same place on the lst day of Septem.
Der, 1885, just % months from the date f the
death Of The father. The death of Annie
was severe blow to both father and mother,
apd 1t was apparent to the friends of the de-
ceased, that he never quite overcame the
shock occasioned by the death of this, his
only daughter, TO whom he was most devoted
ly attached. In frequent conversation with
the writer, the deceased expressed the feel
Ing that he could never occupy the cottage
again, and this feeling was shared in by the
mother, bnt on account of the sickness of their
only son, Edgar, who Was advised by his
father and mother overcame their feeling,
occasioned by the death OF their daughter,
against again occupying their cottage and
yielded to what they hoped would benefit
their son.
few weeks ago the family went to occu
Ply their cottage for the summer, the deceased
remaining al home, where he has been EN-
ployed by the Government on the new post
office building, in charge of the stone mason
work. After the family went to the cottage
the deceased would go down to visit them on
Saturday and return on Monday to resume
his position on the work. On Saturday last
he left this city on the noon boat. He had
not been feeling well for several weeks, part
ly which he attributed to fall which he
received several weeks ago, and partly to the
intense heat to which he was much exposed
on the work over which he had charge. On
reaching his family about 7 o'clock in the
evening, they found him suffering with very
severe attack of cholera morbus, and inten. G
weakness. Medical aid was at once obtained
and all that kind and loving friends could
suggest was done, but the disease was of a
very severe type and did not yield to treat
ment, and he continued to sink until he died
as above stated.
The deceased was born in Windsor, Maine,
and was Ga years old, the 18th day of las,
January. He married, August, 1885, Hannah
p. Doe of China, who survives him, as does
one son, Edgar. He came to this city about
Is years ago and has resided here ever since.
Few men in the city were better known
or more respected than the de ceased. His
character-like all his work-was substantial
and enduring. As a mechanic, he had nc
superior in this State, in his time, or as q
stone mason. lie has been EN-
ployed as foreman in the construction OF
many important buildings in this and many
other States. In the death of Mr. Pierce the
wife loses kind husband, the son an indul
gent father, the neighborhood where he lived
kind neighbor, and the city an honest and
worthy citizen.
He was member of Bethlehem Lodge and
of Cushnoc Chapter, and also member OF
Trinity Command ~ Of knights Templars
They attended his fu1eral in a body, which
occurred yesterday at o'clock, at his late
residence. l..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
GARDINER.

Walter Goodrich arrived home on the boat
Wednesday.
G. W. Dana who is soon to depart to Cali
fornia will sell his house, lot aud household
furniture at auc.i)n, Thursday, Aug. 4, at
o'clock p. NJ.
The cutters and fnishers OF the shoe fac
tory play game Of ball on the common next
Saturday afternoon,
Andrew Johnson, employed at P. S Robin.
sons, got his left hand on splitting saw.
Monday afternoon decorating his thumb and
fore fnger. DR.. Plmpton dressed the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

Mr.. Elijah Cook. formerly of Vsssslboro,
and Miss Irana Pope, daughter OF Mr.. Jacob
Pope of Manchester, contemplate opening
family school for boys at Manchester at no
very distant day They have purchased the
house at The Forks recently occupied by
Mr.. E. L. Norcross 1t is large and COM
modious building with attractive surround
ings. The parties mentioned ABOVE nave
been conducting the boarding school of the
New York Yearly Meeting of Friends at
Union Springs, N. 7.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

A wild deer rowing about the meadows and
forests Of Augusta is not any every day
occurrence. Yesterday, however, one was
seen on the farm of Mr.. Frank Cottle, who
resides on the Belgrade road four miles and
a half ont The animal trotted leisurely out
of Mr.. Cottle's woods, across his field and
into Sidney bog. Again reappearing he
crossed the road and passed on towards Silver
lake. A young man tried to shoot him but
was unsuccessful
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Another Loved One Gone.

summons to leave the scenes of earth.
has been answered by one. that, viewing the
event from a human standpoint, could not
be we'll spared.
An estimable young lady. Miss Fannie E.
Wedge of this city, the fourth and only
surviving daughter of Mrs. Emily Wedge,
died July 29th, aged 10 years, Il months and
days One bv one were the daughters
called, and with deepest sympathy for the
bereaved mother and the aft cted brothers,
we would render tribute to the late d. parted
The highest encomium that could he offered,
as regards the ordinary duties OF life, is Justly
hers. She did what her hands found to do
with cheerfulness; yet aspired to something
higher than merely remunerative occupation
Music, that
"Ssurce Of joy and rest.
OF all the arts the BEST
as the poet sings, had special charms
for her. She had devoted some of her
time to the practice of both vocal and
instrumental music with manifest ability :;
and was likewise ambitious to acquire knowl
edge that would qualify her for position in
public departments. She attended the COM
morcial college for several terms, but before
completing the course, on the Fourth of July,
one year ago, cold was contracted, which
settled on her lungs, and proved to be the
medium through which the 'harp of thous
and strings" kept in tune until that time, is
now voiceless and silent
1t is fitting to add that skillful medical aid
was procured, and all was done that could be
done to arrest the progress of the disease
which has thus ruthlessly accomplished its
work.
The funeral occurred at St. Mary's church
on Sunday, at p. M when Borrowing
friends paid thei: last respects to the de-
ceased: The casket was covered with floral
offerings. MIG
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Employment Agency Opened

A popular citizen, an extensive dealer in
i ce, has opened an employment agency for
girls and is doing brisk business. Yester-
day six girls who obtained positions through
his excellent Office took passage on the Jessie
B. for Popham Beach where they are much
needed in the hotels. More girls are to be
employed as soon as they can be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Don't Experiment.

You cannot afford to waste time in expert
menting when your lungs are in danger
Consumption always seems at first only a
cold. 10 not permit any dealer to impose
upon you with some cheap imitation OF DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. but be sure you get the
genuine. Because he can make more profit
be may tell you he has something just as
good, or Just the same. Don't be deceived,
but insist upon getting DIR. Kings New Dis
covery, which is guaranteed to give relief in
all Throat, Lung aud Chest affections. Trial
bottles free at Devine & Coughlins.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Mrs. Louise l.. Merrill

OF Washington, ID, c., died suddenly in
Orange, N. j., on Monday of this week. She
was the daughter of the late Mrs Eben
Fuller of this city. The remains arrived
here on the Afternoon train from the West
Yesterday, and the funeral will occur at the
Fuller residence on Crosby street, this after
noon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Ham mond's Grove.

NJ wish 10 inform the public that
have opened frst class cafe at my Grove,
where | will furnish chowders, ice cream,
lemonade lunches, tea coffee, &c, TO parties
at short notice. also meals at all reasonable
hours, or board by the day or week Cottages,
rooms and boats to let. No transients sd
mitted on Sunday. L. II. HAMMOND.
Manchester, July 3, 1887.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Mouse Island Bonded,

There is considerable activity in real estate
in the vicinity of Boothbay, especially in land
which is desirable for summer resorts. 1t
was reported yesterday that Mouse Island. in
bonded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Tuberculosis Again.

About month ago the herd of sixteen
grade Herefords owned by Hon. 1. c. Libby
guaranteed on the farm of John Hamil-
ton of Garland. The cattle have grown
worse instead of better, and on next Friday
the entire herd will be killed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Local " 0t,Ces.


&E~MR THOMAS CoLBY's barge will make
regular trips to Hammond's Grove each
Wednesday and Saturday, leaving Monument
Park at | =. M. or on any other day for a
party of six. Will also run to the band concert
at Soldiers Home, every Sunday, leaving
west end kennebec Bridge at 2.30 2. NJ.
june2l-dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

The State is deriving considerable revenue
from the organization of corporations. Under
the law passed by the last legislature every
company with capital stock of over $40 600
must pay $50 fee, and under $40 The
tee subsequently was SIS for all corporations
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
NEW FIRM!
y. 1. CoGAN 90 CO.
(SUCCEssoRs TO WARD & CoaAN)
III Water st.. Augusta, and 19t lisbon NJ, Lewiston.

Successors TO WARD Il CoGAN.)
III Water st.. Augusta, and 1911 Lisbon NJ, Lewiston
We call attention to large stock of Plumbing and
Steam Heating Goods Furnaces Electric Bells Marhlizei
Nantes Crates, Brass Fendcrs Fire Sets and Tiles
Nlagees Mystic Range. containing all the latest
provementS including the celebrated Dockash Crate.
Nlagees Boston Heater Furnace the most economical
and powerful heater in the market
Having engaged the services of Mr. Chas Taler
hrsclass plumber, also experiences, piper from
Dranan DOW a. C0, Boston. we can guarantee that all
work left in our will he promptly and faithfully exc
cuted.
Thankful for past favors hope for continuance of
same IN future Connected by telephone. mch22dH
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Rheumatism Has Been the Cause OF

many a great mans passage to ''the great
majority" Many life has been taken by
this dread disease that might have been
spared had the possessor only known and
taken Menard's Rheumatic Bullets. Thev
are certain, and at the same time pleas
ant cure for Rheumatism, Gout and Neural
gis. They can be procured at Sl.00 per bot
tie, from J. NJ. Mixer and c. B. Murphy &
Co. je16d&w1w
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

One hundred and twenty-five large melons
were hauled to the National Soldiers Home.
Togus, yesterday for the soldiers and made
good load for pair of horses. They were
from M Soule's store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

Much Augusta capital is going West from
present appearances. A well known Western
gentleman is now here obtaining subscrip-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

E- The best place in the city TO buy
Oil Stoves. Refrigerators, Ice Cream Freez-
ers. Garden Vases, &c. Call and examine our
stock. J. II. CoGAN, Ill Water st.
syl9dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

Marshal Morse went to Washington Mills
this week and returned with six year-old
son of Edward Lovejoy, who goes to Bangor
10 reside with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

J. Pope & Son, the great Manchester
orchardists. report that their apple crop will
be exceedingly ligh: this season. The harvest
will not begin to fulfil the promise There
are many imperfections in the fruit This
seems to be the report from all the Kennebec
orchard region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

R-Prescriptions receive our careful stten
ton and are compounded from the purest
medicine obtainsble, our prices are reason
able. Devine Coughlin. june3dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

At the meeting of the Executive Council
special constables to enforce the liquor law.
will be heard. Several pardon cases will
come up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

Peaches are coming. On Wednesday next
it is expected the first peach train will be run
from Delaware.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

The Executive Committee of the Maine
Pathological Society will meet one week
from next Friday to arrange for the exhibit
at the State FAIR.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

There is an abundance Of California fruit |
in the market.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
Letter Carriers Report for July.

The Y. NJ C. A. will make its third excur-
sion Friday, August 18th to Squirrel Island
by the steamer Islander.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

Know myself BY reading the "Science Of
Life" the best medical work ever published,
for young and middle-sged men.
may7d&w1y
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

The funeral tervices of the late Mrs. Sam
ue Titcomb will be held this Thursday after
noon at o'clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

R. w. Soule will sell bananas at very low
nrices for three DAYS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
HOrsfOrd's Acid Phosphate
Improves Nutrition.

DR.. A. Trau, Philadelphia, says; at pro-
notes digestion, and improves general nutri-
ton of the nervous system"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

Mr.. Hendee photographed the residence of
the late ex Gov. Morrill, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

The people who linger about Water street
waiting for something to turn up we're favored
with breeze of excitement yesterday fore
noon, the cause of which was none other
than the sorrel equine which pulls
much pstronized wagon about
the streets. This beast, while standing in
front of Il w. Soules famous commission
store, WAS affected with a fsintng fit, stag
gered and dropped to the ground, and mar
rowly escsped carrying with him the towering
pile of boxes, barrels, wstermelons, etc.,
etc, which sdorns the sidewalk at that point.
This was signal for the grand rsllying OF
the crowd and the unconscious brute was
hemmed in. 1t was astonishing to see the
the corps Of "hoss" doctors on the
ground and one would be convinced that
there was college of veterinary science in
the city and these were the students. Num-
erous RENE dies, panaceas, elixirs, ETC., we're
proposed and a great variety of treatment
suggested. Finally fan was sent for and
bottle of the celebrated Johnson's Anodyne
Liniment poured down the animals throat
after much difficulty. This course of treat
ment was supplemented by bath of cold
water from the reservoir of the Augusta
Wster Co. But all these remedial agents
seemed utterly powerless to restore the beast
and it was finally determined to resort to the
heroic treatment prscticed by the M. DIS
OF a former generation. This was none
other than bleeding. and the widely
known and skilled James Stevens was sum
moned to do the job. James produced keen
blade with which he deftly opened vein in
The roof of the equine's mouth, and the blood
gushed forth in crimson tide. This did not
make the horse laugh, but he opened his eyes,
gazed at the doctors and with aid arose to his
leet. ALI acknowledged the superiority of
Af Stevens treatment. The medicine men
snen broke ranks and the restored equine was
'ed Oh to stable for rest and recuperation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

There is a stong and growing interest in
base ball in the city and there is much talk
in favor of providing fenced grounds
for the use of players. There is out
little question that such an enterprise would
pay well and with the revenue obtained from
gate admis sion the city would be able to sup
port first class club. which now seems to be
by which the space on the diamond fence
might be sold to advertisers, thus defraying
a portion or all the expense of construction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

Take D. K. and be o. Z. See ad.
mchs-sm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04

The Hinckley Locomotive Works are at
the present lime building an express loco
motive with a single pair of driving wheels
It is intended to use it on the Flying Yam
kee" fast train which runs over the Boston &
Maine and Maine Central roads. 1t will. it
is expected, be completed in about a month
1t possesses many peculiar features that are
in part, at least, experimental, aud much in.
terest is felt in local railroad circles in the
results that will be accomplished. All the
difficulty from slipping drivers can probably
bs overcome by the use of the sand blast,
now successfully used on many English roads
and undergoing trial on the Chica 60, Burling.
ton & Quincy The sand being thrown on
the rail by a jet of compressed air, cannot
be blown off before the wheel reaches it.
Experience in England goes to prove that the
success of engines with single pair of
drivers depends entirely upon the character
of the sand supplied. If dry and delivered
fairly on the rail close to the driving wheel
tread no time is lost from slippi z, even
where tractive power of the engine is "a
pounds pressure on the pistons.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-08-04
PENOBsCOT.

The organic alton of the new militia com
pany in Bangor, to take the place of the
Jameson Guards. disbanded, will take place
as soon as an order arrives from Adjutant
General S. J. Gallagher, who is now in
Washington, says the Wing.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-13
BRIGHT BITS.

A sTATIsTICIAN has discovered that Europe
hasn't nearly as many colleges as America. That
explains why base ball never received much de-
velopment in Europe.-Philddelphia North
4AnterIcdf.
A LADY recently appeared at a fashionable
masquerade mushroom. She was quite
as successful as are great many mushrooms
who appear at fashionable masqueradeS as
ladies.-Merchdnt Traveller.
Ina Western co-eGucational college female
SophomoreS haze good-looking freshmen by
blindfolding and then kissing them. About
1900 more comely young men than the college
can accommodate want to become students
there-NorT'istoICR Herald
WIFE-No need TO ask John anything about
the merits of Someryille ministers. l haven't
been able to get him inside of a church once
since we were married.
Husband-Why, Mary, you know better than
that. Your sister Belle and Fannie Hartley
were both married in church, and you know we
went to both weddings-SOBleJDilIe Journal
HAwY-I hear johnson has applied faw mem
bahshp in the club
Cholly-Yaas, so they tell me.
We cawnt admit him, don't you know"
'Aw?N
Not bit of it. Why, the beggah pawsitive-
ly doesn't owe cent in the wohld!"
Cad! How can he expect to be pahmitted to
associate with gentlemen. - itSbltrg Dispatch.
A YOUNG PHYSICIAN of small practice noticed
o man buying some cucumbers, and he followed
him home and waited outside for 0eVelODnentS.
-Four hours later the front door opened and the
man came hastily down the steps,
Want doctor!" gasped the impecunious
physician.
to the grocer's for some cucumbers. "-Ne,U
York Sun
HE-I see that between 60 and 100 persons in
different parts of the country have been poison
ed by ice cream.
She turning pae) did any of them die,
He-N-no; hut some or them were very sick.
She (color slowly coming backbone cannot
be too careful, George, where one eats ice
cream Hereafter let us stick to Delmonje0ss
-H"PeF Dd~oT' 10 (
Things seem kinder quiet round here ste
night remarked a Western citizen, as1h Ia
stepped into Third avenue saloon. .fsnaT
Yes, sir, replied the bartender. instinStiye,
ly reaching for the black bottle, 1.-THE boys we're
having a little game of poker, but it got 10 tee
bedtime and they all quit" jUd
stopped playing poker just to go to bedr'
said the Western man with disdain 1T must
have been a mighty poor game. Drake s
Magazine
BOY. are you acquainted around here?" he
asked of a lad on Michigan avenue.
Eyes, sir"
- want to find the Civilized Cornice Works. y
but it's an old concern and was told to
come to this corner. There's a big sign on the
roof"
"Oh, you mean Galvanized Cornice Works
It's right around that corner"
| "Bub, did say civilized?"
| Yes, SIR"
And the proper word is galvanized?'
That's it."
'Here--come here. Here's n dime for you
| and you Just keep mum about what has passed
| I'm going to run for Supervisor this fall on the
| strength of being a sef-made man, who got his
| education by the light of q cOrncob candle, and
| don't want the internal opposition to get hold
| of the fact that the candle went out on me too
| soon. Detroit FFee Press.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-06-13
THE QUEER LITTLE MAN.
Two Ladies Make a Bet With Re-
markable Result.

From the NetU York Euening Sun.
Two ladies' and gentleman were conversing
in the post Office corridor yesterday afternoon,
when peculiar looking man passed along. He
was below the medium height, of spare figure,
with long, straight hair that hung far down his
shoulders, and countenance that showed the
scholars pale cast of thought. He was dressed
in a well-worn suit of black, wore a high
slouched hat, and carried small valise in his
hand.
''Tll bet that man is one of our celebrated
poets" said one of the ladies' going into rap
lures over the queer little man. II wouldn't be
surprised if it was Stedman, Geogheghan, or
Stoddard
IN take that bet,'' replied the other, play
fully pulling her purse out of her reticule. Il
am sure the man is an artist and will wager
you package of caramels."
The bet was recorded, and the ladies delegated
their companion to decide the dispute for them
II was a rather delicate piece of business, and
the man was in 8, quandary how to act He tried
to talk the ladies out of the dispute, and even
offered to pay for the caramels himself, but
they were so determined that neither would give
in. The man walked up to the stranger hest
tated moment, itwirled his mustache medita-
lively and said You must excuse me sir, but the
two ladies whom ] just left were so impressed
with your distinguished appearance that they
made little wager as to your profession.
Would you mind informing me whether you are
q poet or an artiSt?n
appearances are deceptive in this world"
replied the odd little man, smiling pleasantly.
while | am neither poet nor an artist. my
calling in life is no less important. have here -
placing the valise on a shelf and producing a
small box, IAN invention of my own which |
guarantee will remove all corns and bunons.
Thank you sir; here's my card, you'll know
where to find me when you want some more
The bet was declared a draw, but the ladies
went home with their pockets full of corn